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Dundonald Ice Bowl security alert comes to an end

Pacemaker A red and yellow fire engine is parked outside the main entrance of Dundonald Ice Bowl. A green and yellow ambulance is parked close by. A number of cars are parked around the building. A red and white cordon is in place and three police officers stand beside it.Pacemaker
Emergency services attended the scene on Thursday afternoon

A security alert at Dundonald International Ice Bowl has come to an end.

At about 14:30 BST on Thursday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland received a report that a package had been opened, containing an unknown substance.

The leisure complex on the Old Dundonald Road was evacuated as police carried out a public safety operation and members of the public were advised to avoid the area.

"Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and examined the substance, which was determined not to be a risk," Insp Henderson said.

Police seized the package and contents for further examination.

"We would like to thank the public for their cooperation and all cordons have now been lifted," Insp Henderson added.

The Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and has more than 500,000 visitors a year.

The centre is undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment.

During construction, the existing ice bowl has remained open for business with full access to all activities.

The redeveloped complex is expected to open next year.